From Skid Row to Superstardom: An Idol System Novel

Ariel Matisse, known as "Ari," finds himself trapped in the grim reality of Skid Row, Los Angeles. Life takes a deadly turn when he witnesses a brutal crime and is killed for it. But instead of fading away, he awakens in a dumpster, greeted by a strange screen that resembles a video game interface. Suddenly, Ari is thrust into a high-stakes survival challenge with a singular goal: to become a global music superstar. With his life hanging in the balance, he must complete daunting tasks to escape his past and achieve fame. Success promises not only wealth and power but also the chance for revenge against his murderer.